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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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